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Service Alert
BSU hosting viewing of
"No Title for Tracey"
Monday, Feb. 27, 3-4:30 p.m. in Menard 2207
The documentary shares the story of Tracey Meares being denied the title of class valedictorian because of her race even though she held the highest grade point average at Springfield High School in 1984. LLCC faculty, staff and students are invited to watch this 50-minute documentary and join in the discussion led by Dr. Nicki Florence and Maria Ansely.
February Event Overview
1 : AAHM Kickoff
6 : "Celebrating our Existence from the Past to the Present"
8 : "What is Black Resistance?"
13 : Black History Escape Room
15 : Panel Discussion / Open Forum
22 : African-American Food & Vendor Day
1-28 : Path of Resistance Display
All Aboard!
Take a Trip Down the Path of Resistance Display as it makes appearances around the LLCC campus and outlying locations - throughout the month of February.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
A. Lincoln Commons, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Paint and sip chocolate! Enjoy the rich flavors of dark and light hot chocolates as you channel your creativity on canvas. Registration requested.
LLCC Students - Click HERE to Register
Community members / Staff - Click HERE to Register
"Celebrating our Existence from the Past to the Present"
Monday, Feb. 6
A. Lincoln Commons: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us as we showcase our culture and its impact through fashion, design, and the evolving of African-American history from the 1900s to the present.
"What is Black Resistance?"
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Trutter Center: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This presentation by Britainy Montague of Springfield's Lincoln Library celebrates our successes, challenges, triumphs and progress. Registration requested.
Monday, Feb. 13th
LLCC Library, Upper-Level (Room 1126)
9:00 am, 11:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm.
Uncover hidden clues while expanding your knowledge of Black history. Registration requested, each session is limited to 12 participants. The participants will work together to uncover the mystery and will be given 1 hour to complete the challenge. The team who “Escapes” the fastest will win a prize!
LLCC Students - Click HERE to Register
Community members / Staff - Click HERE to Register
Wednesday, Feb. 15th
A. Lincoln Commons
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Explore microaggressions in schools and the historical legacy of Black families.
Wednesday, Feb. 22nd
A. Lincoln Commons
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music provided by DJ Yinka.
